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Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis
For a person with a urinary tract infection, diagnosis may involve taking a urine sample. This eMedTV article describes the steps involved in diagnosing a urinary tract infection and discusses other tests used in the process, such as ultrasounds.
Urinary Tract Infection Research
Urinary tract infection research is being conducted to better understand and prevent recurrent infections. This eMedTV article looks at research that may one day lead to a urinary tract infection vaccine to prevent recurrent cases of infection.
Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
Urinary tract infection symptoms in adults may include painful urination and a frequent urge to urinate. This eMedTV Web page also describes common urinary tract infection symptoms in children, such as irritability and incontinence.
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
For a person with a urinary tract infection, treatment involves antibiotics. As this eMedTV segment explains, curing a urinary tract infection caused by an obstruction or other complication depends on treating the underlying cause of the infection.
Urinary Tract Infections Prevention
When it comes to urinary tract infections, prevention isn't always possible. However, as this eMedTV Web page explains, there are things you can do to reduce your chances of developing them, such as urinating frequently and drinking plenty of water.
Urinary Tract Injury During a Myomectomy
During a myomectomy, a bladder or ureter injury can sometimes occur, although this is rare. This eMedTV resource lists some of the possible treatments, such as antibiotics or placement of a catheter, for a urinary tract injury during a myomectomy.
| Uterine Fibroids |
This multimedia clip explains what uterine fibroids are and describes possible symptoms.
| Uterine Fibroids |
This video clip discusses uterine fibroids, including what causes them and possible symptoms.
| Vaginal Hysterectomy Surgery |
This video clip describes the specifics of a vaginal hysterectomy surgery.
Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) is caused by things that irritate or infect the vagina and/or vulva. This eMedTV segment further describes vaginitis, including its various causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Vaginitis treatment is administered based on specific causes of the infection, such as bacteria or yeast. This eMedTV page lists various treatments based on causes, including yeast infection, infectious vaginitis, and noninfectious vaginitis.
What Are Estradiol Vaginal Tablets Used For?
As this eMedTV Web page explains, estradiol vaginal tablets are used for treating vaginal problems due to low estrogen levels in menopausal women. This page describes how the medication works and lists the symptoms it can help treat.
| What Are The Choices Beside Tubal Ligation? |
This video segment discusses the various alternatives to tubal ligation that are available.
| What are Your Alternatives (Myomectomy)? |
This video describes the various alternatives that are available for treating fibroids.
| What Are Your Alternatives to a Diagnostic Laparoscopy? |
This video clip describes procedures that can be used as alternatives to laparoscopy.
| What Can You Expect Without a Diagnostic Laparoscopy? |
This clip explains the options that are available if you choose to not have a laparoscopy.
| What Can You Expect Without a Myomectomy? |
This video clips talks about what you should expect if you do not have this procedure.
| What Happens During a Bunionectomy? |
This video clip explains in detail what to expect during a bunionectomy.
| What Happens During a Diagnostic Laparoscopy? |
This video segment describes what happens during a diagnostic laparoscopy.
| What Happens During a Myomectomy? |
This interactive video clip explains what will happen during a myomectomy.
| What Happens During Cesarean Section? |
This interactive video describes in detail what happens during a cesarean section.
| What Happens During Laparoscopic BTL? |
This video segment describes what happens during laparoscopic BTL.
| What Happens During Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy? |
This video guides you through the process of a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
| What Happens During Laparoscopy for Ectopic Pregnancy? |
This video clip describes how a laparoscopy is used to detect an ectopic pregnancy.
| What Happens Right Before Your Abdominal Hysterectomy |
This video segment explains what will happen right before your procedure.
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| What Happens Right Before Your Diagnostic Laparoscopy |
This video segment explains what will happen right before your procedure.
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| What Happens Right Before Your Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation |
This video segment explains what will happen right before your procedure.
| What if You Don't Have an Abdominal Hysterectomy? |
This video clip explains the risks of not having the procedure.
What Is 5-Hydroxytryptophan Used For?
5-hydroxytryptophan uses include helping with a variety of conditions, such as weight loss and depression. This eMedTV resource further discusses these and other 5-hydroxytryptophan uses, and explains whether the product is recommended for children.
Apri is an oral contraceptive that is used for preventing pregnancy in women of reproductive age. As this eMedTV page explains, off-label Apri uses can include treating acne and painful menstrual periods. This page also lists several Apri benefits.
What Is Benzphetamine Used For?
As this eMedTV Web page explains, benzphetamine is used as a weight-loss medication in people who have exogenous obesity. This article explains benzphetamine uses in more detail, including information on how the drug works and its use in children.
Camila is used for preventing unintentional pregnancy in women who cannot take estrogens. This eMedTV resource explains how Camila works, explores the advantages and disadvantages of progestin-only pills, and lists common off-label Camila uses.
What Is Conjugated Estrogens Vaginal Cream Used For?
As this eMedTV segment explains, conjugated estrogens vaginal cream is used for treating vaginal inflammation due to low estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. This page describes how the cream works and lists the symptoms it can treat.
What Is Diethylpropion Used For?
Diethylpropion is used for treating exogenous obesity in adults. This article from the eMedTV library further explores diethylpropion uses, describes how the weight loss aid works, and explains whether the drug should be used in children.
Although Enpresse is mainly used for preventing pregnancy, it can also be used off-label for other purposes. This eMedTV resource discusses some of these possible off-label Enpresse uses and explains how the drug works for preventing pregnancy.
What Is Esterified Estrogens Used For?
Esterified estrogens is used for treating menopausal symptoms and other conditions. This article from the eMedTV archives covers other esterified estrogens uses and explains whether the drug can be used off-label for other conditions.
What Is Estradiol Vaginal Cream Used For?
Estradiol vaginal cream is used for treating vaginal inflammation, usually in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV Web page takes a in-depth look at what the medicine is used for and explains whether there are any off-label estradiol vaginal cream uses.
Estropipate is most often used for treating menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV segment lists other approved estropipate uses, explains how the drug works for these conditions, and describes off-label uses that were previously considered legitimate.
What Is Hydroxycitric Acid Used For?
Today, hydroxycitric acid is used for weight loss, although that was not its original purpose. This eMedTV page describes the original uses and how it may work to help people lose weight. Hydroxycitric acid uses in children are also discussed.
Junel is mainly used for preventing pregnancy. This selection from the eMedTV library offers a discussion on what Junel is used for, including some of the "off-label" uses of the drug, such as treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
The main Leena uses are for preventing pregnancy. However, as this page from the eMedTV Web site discusses, Leena may also be used off-label for treating several conditions (such as acne, painful menstrual periods, and heavy menstrual bleeding).
Lessina is used for preventing pregnancy. As this page from the eMedTV library explains, the birth control pill appears to offer other benefits as well. Doctors may occasionally recommend off-label Lessina uses, such as for treating acne or PMDD.
What Is Phendimetrazine Used For?
Phendimetrazine is a prescription weight loss medication. This portion of the eMedTV Web site further discusses phendimetrazine uses, including how the medication works to suppress the appetite, off-label uses, and its use in children.
Portia is used for preventing pregnancy. As this article on the eMedTV site explains, while the pill is mainly used as a contraceptive, it can also be used off-label for other purposes. Some off-label Portia uses are listed on this page.
Sibutramine uses consist of helping adults lose weight and keeping the weight off. This eMedTV article explains in detail how the drug works to achieve these effects, and also discusses why it is not used in children younger than 16 years old.
Sprintec is a prescription medication that is used for preventing pregnancy. This article from the eMedTV site describes the birth control pill in more detail, explains how it works, and discusses common off-label Sprintec uses.
Spronyx is a prescription medicine that is used for preventing pregnancy. This page from the eMedTV site describes how this form of birth control works and lists some of the common off-label Spronyx uses (such as for treating PMDD or acne).
Thyroid USP is used for treating an underactive thyroid and other various thyroid problems. This page on the eMedTV Web site further explains what the medication is used for and explores possible off-label Thyroid USP uses.
| What Results Can You Expect After Abominal Hysterectomy? |
You can expect certain results with a hysterectomy, as this multimedia clip explains.
| What Results Can You Expect From a Bunionectomy? |
This video clip discusses the various results you can expect from a bunionectomy.
| What Results Can You Expect From a Myomectomy? |
This multimedia clip describes the possible results of a myomectomy.
| What Results Can You Expect With a Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation? |
This interactive video describes the results you can expect after a tubal ligation.
| What Results Can You Expect with Diagnostic Laparoscopy? |
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| What Will Happen Without a Bunionectomy? |
This clip describes some of the problems you may have if you choose not to have a bunionectomy.
What You Can Expect Without a Myomectomy
You may wonder what you can expect without a myomectomy. This eMedTV page explains how your situation may get better, stay the same, or worsen without the procedure. Disc